WASHINGTON – The US and China on Sunday resumed crucial tariff talks that have put the global economy on edge but appeared to have diverging views of where the negotiations presently stand, The Associated Press reported.
US President Donald Trump wrote on social media that “great progress” was being made and even suggested a “total reset” was a possibility as the sides took their seats for the second and final scheduled day of discussions in Geneva.
Beijing has yet to comment directly, but its official news agency took a tough approach, saying China will “firmly reject any proposal that compromises core principles or undermines the broader cause of global equity.”
Still, Trump wrote Sunday on social media that “great progress” was being made.
He gave no further details, and officials at the White House also offered little information during and after the opening day of discussions.
Two officials speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter confirmed that the talks had resumed on Sunday morning.
The discussions could help stabilize world markets roiled by the US-China standoff that has ships in port with goods from China unwilling to unload until they get final word on tariffs. The discussions have been shrouded in secrecy, and neither side made comments to reporters as they left Saturday.
